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Celtics Talk Podcast: Danny Ainge 1-on-1: Why the Celtics chose to not make any moves at the deadline Feb 06, 2020

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In this episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg discuss the Celtics not making any moves at the trade deadline. They are also joined by Danny Ainge who explains why the Celtics ultimately decided to stand pat.

1:30 – Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg react to the Celtics standing pat at the deadline, and whether they think it was the right move.

4:30 – Sherrod explains why the Heat are now a team that he is worried about. Are the in the East ‘Big 3’ now?

9:00 – Did any teams make moves that you wish the Celtics had made?

11:45 – Danny Ainge explains why the Celtics ‘didn’t have any good deals’ and that is why they ultimately chose to stand pat at the deadline.

12:45 – Ainge admits that a few deals ‘fell through the cracks’ yet he feels good about not doing any of the deals that were tempting.

14:00 – Ainge says the Celtics have no real needs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still improve their roster.

16:20 – Did strong team chemistry weigh into the Celtics decision not to make a move?

20:00 – Ainge discusses how he avoided the urge to use his 3 draft picks to make a trade

24:00 – Will the Celtics look into the buyout market for more options?

25:00 – Did Danny enjoy Enes Kanter’s celebration about not being traded?

27:00 – Does an Isaiah Thomas return to Boston make sense?

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Trade Deadline Extravaganza: Is there anyone the Celtics should actually trade for? Feb 05, 2020

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With the trade deadline approaching, Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg discuss what moves the Celtics could potentially make, what other teams in the East could do and what we should expect from the Celtics this year if they don't make any moves. Also hear from Danny Ainge as he sits down with Kyle and Scal to discuss those Clint Capela rumors, criticism of Gordon Hayward and what he really thinks about the Celtics current situation at the Center position.

1:30 - What will the Celtics do before the trade deadline?

3:30 - Would it be worth it to give up the Memphis pick for Derrick Rose?

5:25 - Will any of the Celtics top 5 players be traded at the deadline?

7:20 - Reports that Celtics are engaged with Rockets for Clint Capela

11:30 - Danny Ainge on the Celtics situation at the Center position

14:10 - Danny Ainge discusses Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's development process

15:10 - Does the criticism of Gordon Hayward frustrate Ainge?

17:45 - What are the Celtics needs going into the trade deadline?

19:20 - How much interest are the Celtics getting in their young assets?

20:45 - Does Draper trust Ainge when he says health is the Celtics number one priority at the deadline?

22:00 - Chris runs through some potential players the Celtics could trade for including Davis Bertans, Bogdan Bogdanović & Alec Burks

28:30 - What will the 76ers do at the deadline?

30:30 - What is the Celtics ceiling if they don't make any moves at the trade deadline?

33:30 - Chris tells a story that Enes Kanter shared with him about his hip injury

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Grant Williams 1-on-1|Remembering Kobe Bryant|Trade deadline approaches Feb 01, 2020

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1:11 - Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg review what was a busy and emotional week in the NBA and look ahead to the trade deadline.

3:18 - Chris is joined by Grant Williams to talk about a wide variety of topics, starting with nicknames, Danny Ainge and what makes teammates Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum All-Star-worthy.

9:23 - Grant reviews his busy week, discussing how Kobe Bryant's passing affected him and addressing the technical foul he was given against the Lakers.

14:55 - Chris and Grant barrel though questions on how fun the Celtics bench is, what he misses about Charlotte, what he would do if he wasn't playing basketball, space and who on the team would be the best babysitter.

29:06 - Kyle and Chris break down where the Celtics' roster stands as the NBA trade deadline approaches. What additions need to be made and what pieces is Boston willing to part with?

33:55 - Was Jaylen Brown snubbed by not being named a All-Star reserve? Chris and Kyle talk about how Jaylen's omission from the team will fuel him for the remainder of the season.

36:16 - Chris and Kyle reflect on the full week of Kobe Bryant tributes after the passing of the NBA legend and discuss how his death affected them.

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Kemba Walker 1-on-1 | Who deserves the All-Star nod, Jaylen or Jayson? Jan 24, 2020

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On this episode of the Celtics Talk podcast Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg debate who gets the All-Star nod, Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum? Chris Forsberg goes 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker to discuss what making the All-Star starting lineup means to him.

2:00 – Were we shocked by NBA player votes for Kyrie Irving?

3:00 – Who gets the All-Star nod, Jaylen or Jayson? Our crew makes their case for who should get in.

9:00 – Debating who in the East should make the All-Star reserves? Heated debate ensures on who’s list is right.

19:00 – Kemba Walker 1-on-1. What does being named an All-Star starter mean to Kemba? Kemba makes the case for Jaylen & Jayson making the team.

26:00 – Celtics face off against Zion and the Pelicans on Sunday. Who’s tasked with guarding Zion Williamson?

32:00 ‘My guy of the week’

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Celtics roll past Lakers | Jaylen posterized LeBron| Jayson Tatum 1-on-1 Jan 21, 2020

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In this episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast, Abby Chin joins Chris Forsberg to break down the Celtics HUGE win over the Lakers. They break down just how excited Jaylen Brown was after his poster dunk on LeBron James. Also Jayson Tatum talks with Chris Forsberg about

2:00 – Abby Chin & Chris Forsberg break down the Celtics HUGE win over the Lakers

3:30 – How can the Celtics go from struggling to absolutely dominating the Lakers? Can they carry this over?

6:30 – Do the Celtics need to focus on ‘load management’ to keep everyone healthy?

8:00 – Reacting to Jaylen’s dunk over LeBron. Just how hyped up was Jaylen after he posterized LeBron James?

12:00 – Abby Chin discusses watching Celtics games alongside Tommy Heinsohn and Brian Scalabrine

13:30 – Abby Chin gives the backstory of her career and how she realized she wanted to cover sports for a living.

25:00 – Chris Forsberg goes 1-on-1 with Jayson Tatum, JT discusses what it meant for him to have his jersey being No.4 among the top selling jerseys.

27:30 – What would it mean for Jayson to be named to the All-Star team?

28:00 – Which jerseys did Jayson Tatum have growing up?

30:30 – How does Jayson feel about his son, Deuce, becoming such a celebrity?

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Will the Celtics be able to beat the Bucks when it matters most? | Kyrie pointing fingers vs. Kemba taking the blame Jan 18, 2020

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In this episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast, Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the Celtics loss to the Bucks, who will make the All-Star team, and Kyrie Irving's comments after loss to Sixers.

01:30: Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the level of panic after a tough week for the Celtics, particularly their loss in Milwaukee

04:51: Can the Celtics beat the Bucks when it matters most?

10:00: Did the Celtics hot start to the season make us believe they are better than they actually are?

12:24: Kyle and Sherrod discuss Gordon Hayward’s role, and who he works best with on the floor.

16:40: NBA All-Star weekend is approaching, Kyle and Sherrod discuss what Celtics players they think are going to make the team.

21:15: Kyrie Irving made some comments which pointed blame at his team after their loss to the Sixers. After the Celtics lost to Detroit, Kemba Walker put the blame on himself . Sherrod and Kyle discuss the contrast between the two. Sherrod also questions if Kyrie is ready to be number two to Kevin Durant next season.

28:50: Finally, Sherrod and Kyle pick their guy of the week.

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Javonte Green 1-on-1 | Why C’s have to consider trading Hayward Jan 14, 2020

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In this episode of the Celtics Talk podcast, Chris Forsberg goes 1-on-1 with Javonte Green to discuss his journey to the NBA and why he is not a fan of dunk contests. Chris also chats with Ryan Bernardoni about his article that suggests the reasons why the Celtics have to at least consider possibly trading Gordon Hayward.

4:00 - Javonte Green talks with Chris Forsberg about his long journey to the NBA

5:00 - After playing overseas, how important is it to have family & friends be able to attend games Javonte is playing in.

6:00 - Javonte raves about how teammates and the Celtics organization have embraced him

8:30 - Javonte explains why he is not a fan of the dunk contest, and what experience scarred him from wanting to be in one.

10:30 - Ryan Bernardoni (@Dangercart) joins the podcast to discuss his article about maybe trading Gordon Hayward.

14:00 - With Hayward showing signs of value, does Danny Ainge have to explore the possibility of trading him?

21:00 - Possible trade scenarios that could intrigue Danny Ainge

26:00 - Can the Celtics complete for a title as constructed?

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Dusting off panic button, talking trades & wondering why Twitter wants to blame Brad Stevens for Boston's funk Jan 11, 2020

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Chris Forsberg, A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper break down the Celtics loss to the 76ers, talk potential trades before the deadline and try to figure out why Celtics fans want to blame Brad Stevens for the Celtics losing three in a row for the first time this season.

2:20 - Where are the Celtics in the power rankings after a three game losing streak?

4:00 - Is it time to go into panic mode?

8:20 - Can Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward co-exist on the court?

11:30 - Do the Celtics need to make a trade to fix these issues or is it too soon?

14:20 - Is Danny Ainge looking to make a trade right now?

16:50 - What is the Celtics biggest need right now?

19:40 - Who are the types of bigs the Celtics should target?

22:00 - What can the Celtics do to solve their issues with depth on the bench?

24:55 - Do you think Danny will do something before the trade deadline?

26:00 - Why are Celtics fans blaming Brad Stevens for the Celtics recent struggles?

28:00 - Do the Celtics need to establish a pecking order?

30:58 - What did Tacko Fall tell Chris Forsberg about ranking 6th in All-Star voting?

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Kemba Walker & Jaylen Brown break down just how important Marcus Smart is to the Celtics Jan 07, 2020

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In this episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast, Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown discuss just how important Marcus Smart is to the Boston Celtics. Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman also break down the Celtics loss to the Wizards, and preview the Celtics-76ers matchup.

2:00 - Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman break down what went wrong for the Celtics in their loss to the Washington Wizards.

3:30 - Did loss to the Wizards prove just how important Kemba Walker is to the Celtics?

5:00 - Will Isaiah Thomas always be loved by Boston fans even when he beats the Celtics?

8:00 - What is your confidence level in the Celtics going up against the 76ers in the playoffs?

11:00 - Reacting to Joel Embiid gruesomely dislocating his finger, will he play vs Celtics?

13:30 - Max Lederman explains why the 76ers need to make a change in order to reach their potential.

15:30 - The inner 76er fan in Max Lederman, pleads for Ben Simmons to shoot more.

20:00 - Max explains why Marcus Smart is ‘the perfect Celtic’

21:04 - Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown explain how important Marcus Smart is to the Celtics, their favorite hustle play of his, and what they think of his robes.

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Will Kemba Walker be an All-Star starter? | Romeo Langford opens up about rookie season with Celtics Jan 03, 2020

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Chris Forsberg, Kyle Draper, and A. Sherrod Blakely pay respect to David Stern, talk All-Star team selections, a tough January schedule for the Celtics, and more! Plus: a 1-on-1 Exclusive interview with rookie, Romeo Langford

1:30: Paying respect to David Stern, and how much he impacted the NBA

4:30: Will Kemba Walker be named an All-Star starter?

6:30: Will Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum make the All-Star team?

11:00: Chris Forsberg 1-on-1 with Romeo Langford: He discusses how the veterans lead team chemistry, why he does not have a driver’s license (including who he leans on for rides to practice), and friendly competition in Indiana between him and Gordon Hayward

21:10: Despite Enes Kanter playing well, do the Celtics still need a big man?

25:15: The Celtics are currently number two in the East, but how will they ultimately stack up?

30:15: Kyle, Sherrod, and Chris discuss the tough January schedule coming up for the Celtics

32:30: Will we see a Tacko Fall first quarter appearance soon? Tacko Mania spreads outside of Boston

33:31: Who is “My guy of the week?”

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